Bill 170495
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending the green roof calculations; all under certain terms and conditions.
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“170404, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' to prohibit medical marijuana dispensary locations within 500 feet of any day care"; and Bill No. 170428, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Diamond Street, Tenth Street, Berks Street, Elevent…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 22, 2017 · Jun 22, 2017 · official transcript, this passage
“170436, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Knights Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Road, Red Lion Road, East Keswick Road, Morrell Avenue, and Byberry Creek"; and Bill No. 170463, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 15, 2017 · Jun 15, 2017 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- May 18, 2017Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 13, 2017HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
- Jun 13, 2017HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
- Jun 13, 2017REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
- Jun 15, 2017ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 15, 2017SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 15, 2017READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 22, 2017READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jul 11, 2017SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending the green roof calculations; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Key: In Tables that contain bracketed table notes, and in the table notes, deletions are indicated by { } rather than [ ]. TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING * * * CHAPTER 14-600. USE REGULATIONS § 14-602. Use Tables. * * * (3) Residential Districts. Building types are permitted in Residential districts in accordance with Table 14-602-1.A. Principal uses are allowed in Residential districts in accordance with Table 14-602-1. Uses classified as accessory uses, such as home occupations, are not regulated by the use table. Accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with allowed principal uses, provided they comply with all applicable regulations of § 14-603 (Use-Specific Standards) and § 14-604 (Accessory Uses and Structures). (a) Notes for Table 14-602-1. [1] A minimum 360 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit for the first 1,440 sq. ft. of lot area. A minimum of 480 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit for the lot area in excess of 1,440 sq. ft.; provided that, if the green roof conditions set forth at § 14-602(7) are met, {a minimum of 360 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit.} the number of units allowed is 25% greater than indicated by the foregoing lot size requirements, applied prior to the inclusion of any other applicable increases in allowable units. Whenever the calculation of permitted number of dwelling units results in a fraction of a dwelling unit, then the number of permitted dwelling units shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. * * * (4) Commercial Districts. Principal uses are allowed in Commercial districts in accordance with Table 14-602-2. Uses classified as accessory uses, such as home occupations, are not regulated by the use table. Accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with allowed principal uses, provided they comply with all applicable regulations of § 14-603 (Use-Specific Standards) and § 14-604 (Accessory Uses and Structures). (a) Notes for Table 14-602-2. * * * [2] A maximum of two dwelling units are permitted for lots less than 1,440 sq. ft. in area; {. A}a maximum of three dwelling units are permitted for lots that are 1,440 sq. ft. to 1,919 sq. ft. in area; and a minimum of 480 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit for the lot area in excess of 1,919 sq. ft.; {Notwithstanding the foregoing, in CMX-2 and CMX-2.5 districts,} provided that if the green roof conditions set forth at § 14-602(7) are met, {then the foregoing maxima and minima shall not apply, and a minimum of 360 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit.} the number of units allowed is 25% greater than indicated by the foregoing lot size requirements, applied prior to the inclusion of any other applicable increases in allowable units. Whenever the calculation of permitted number of dwelling units results in a fraction of a dwelling unit, then the number of permitted dwelling units shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ..End